Archbishops’ Young Leaders Award

Young people have the power to change the world. We’re passionate about empowering Young Leaders to transform society and to inspire others to do the same. The Archbishops’ Young Leaders Award (AYLA) is a fully resourced leadership and character education programme designed to be delivered by teaching staff within the classroom. Available at KS1 through to Post 16. The AYLA has strong links to SMSC, British Values, PSHE, Character Education, Citizenship, RE and SIAMS.

Build pupils' leadership and character skills.

Grow confidence, teamwork and care for others.

Empower courageous advocates to serve their communities.

Find out more

Discover how the Award can support your pupils to flourish and ‘be the change they want to see’ in their communities, through social action.

Additional resources

We’ve created some free resources that creatively explore how children and young people can be leaders today and beyond, including Advent and Lent collective worship material . Learn, reflect, create and share with others!

MATs

Find out more about the benefits of running the AYLA together as a MAT, and the discounts available.

  • "We find it such an incredibly valuable part of our school life and we have found that the children's leadership skills and sense of community and global responsibility really shines through.”

    AYLA teacher

  • "Since doing the Young Leaders Award, I have learnt that every small action can make a big difference to others' lives. My role is important in our community just as much as everyone else's."

    AYLA pupil

News & stories

Celebrate with us some of our amazing projects from our young leaders transforming their communities.

What’s on

Keen to find out more about how the AYLA works in practice? Still have some questions? Register for one of our webinars, which will give you all the key details.

Sign up

Attended a webinar or feel ready to commit to running the Archbishops' Young Leaders Award in your school?

Contact

Want to get in touch? We’d love to hear from you.
Call us: 01904231010